The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic Tourer 1.8 Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 24,100
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
59.2
70.1
78.9
58.3
69.7
77.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59.2 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
178.5
102.2
178.5
178.5 in
Length
178.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.9 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
1KM
Generation
FK..
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
30.78 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Tourer 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft











42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.2 cu ft
















